Nigerian National Indicted in US for Wire Fraud and Hacking Scheme

A US federal grand jury has charged Nigerian national Kenneth Godwin with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud, and unauthorized access to a protected computer. The Department of Justice announced the indictment on May 6, 2026. Prosecutors allege that between May 2023 and March 2026, Godwin and accomplices based in Nigeria embezzled funds from the Prairie Wind Casino & Hotel on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota, operated by the Oglala Sioux Tribe. If convicted, Godwin faces up to 20 years in prison, a $250,000 fine, three years of supervised release, and possible restitution to victims. US Attorney Ron Parsons said, “No agency on earth is better at this than the FBI,” underscoring their commitment to tracking fraudsters. The FBI led the investigation, which is being prosecuted by the US Attorney’s Office in South Dakota.

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